R&D Team Leader/Manager - MACH Valve Control Team

The opportunity
You will lead a team of R&D engineers responsible for developing embedded solutions for high-performance control systems, supporting the MACH platform. This team belongs to the MACH Valve Control and Valve Electronics design organization, which is part of the Grid Integration MACH unit, serving broad range of Power Electronics applications (HVDC, Grid Power Quality Solutions).

Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values. We offer you an exciting and dynamic role with close collaboration with other departments and teams at Hitachi Energy globally.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage the Valve Control team within MACH Valve Control & Valve Electronics design organization
• The primary responsibilities of the team include developing control algorithms for power electronics applications, implementing high-speed communication links, and designing modular software and FPGA firmware.
• Your team will work on end-to-end development in Software and FPGA design, closely connected with hardware platform, starting with requirements management, prototype creation, risk management, testing up to serial production and maintenance.
• Proactively evolve with - and beyond - industry standards, quality, cybersecurity.
• Work with life cycle management, including obsolescence management.
• Review & follow-up with the project team/stakeholders for the team's deliverables, as per the processes.
• Responsible for achieving KPI's for the team (e.g., On Time Delivery, Quality, Efficiency / Productivity etc.)
• Be part of the recruitment and onboarding process for the team members. Set and follow up on annual people's goals, time reporting, and salary review.

Your background

• The successful candidate shall have an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or similar area, with background in hardware/software/embedded development or similar fields.
• Proven experience in R&D and preferably from managing an R&D team.
• Experience in embedded systems development and R&D processes is required in this position.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-national teams.
• Experience on functional leadership is a plus (Technical Leader or Project Management roles)
• As you will be part of a global business, fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Prior knowledge of MACH platform or HVDC Valve Control or Power Electronics Control technologies is an advantage but not a must.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don't delay - apply today!

Recruiting Manager Mariusz Wojcik, mariusz.a.wojcik@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden, Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-153124

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-03T23:36:05